Parto Tehranifar is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at PFS Investments Inc. since 2006 and at Primerica Financial Services since 2005, including a decade managing the Paramus office. Outside of advising, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated Primerica companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates with a large network of advisors and utilizes model-delivery strategies managed by third-party asset managers, supported by discretionary separately managed accounts and custodial services from BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Danielle Jacobson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has held roles at Morgan Stanley since 2009, as well as positions at National Asset Management, National Securities Corporation, and Winslow, Evans & Crocker, Inc. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved as an independent contractor in direct sales of dermatology products through Rodan and Fields. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both retail and institutional solutions.

Maria Nigro is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. She is currently with Equitable Advisors and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the St. Anne's Parish Community Committee, contributing to community events and fundraising efforts. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models, including third-party asset managers and LPL-sponsored programs, focusing on tailored client solutions without sponsoring its own wrap fee program.

Mary Ann Abida is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in developing personalized financial strategies that evaluate the overall financial health of families, including wealth management planning, asset preservation, retirement income stream creation, and tax liability alleviation. Mary Ann focuses on guiding clients through financial changes and uncertainties to help achieve their financial goals for themselves and future generations. She holds a Master's Degree from the University of Phoenix, a Bachelor's Degree from Montclair State University, and a Certificate in Financial Planning from NYU School of Professional Studies. Mary Ann has earned several professional designations including Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She is multilingual, speaking English, Circassian, and Arabic. In addition to her professional work, Mary Ann is involved with community organizations such as the Circassian Benevolent Association and delivers financial empowerment workshops to various groups. She supports organizations including Doctors Without Borders, Humanity for Relief and Development, International Rescue Committee, and World Central Kitchen. Her personal interests include cooking, football, golfing, music, reading, soccer, spending time with family, swimming, traveling, and yoga.

Alexander Arns Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 48 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize firm-approved tools and data-driven modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides tailored planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Robert Jelderks II is a financial advisor with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc, holding a Series 63 designation and 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2014. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Felipe Stanev is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at PFS Investments Inc., Primerica Financial Services, and T3 Trading Group. Outside of advising, he is involved in sales of home-related products through Primerica Mortgage and Primerica Client Services. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm’s investment implementation is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, with additional offerings in insurance and affiliated trust custody services.

Anita Thomas is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63, Series 66, and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, she worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she manages an accounting and bookkeeping business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and advisory programs supported by firm-approved planning tools and a variety of investment strategies.

Eric Mercado is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Northwell Health Labs, as well as twelve years at Zadies Bake Shop. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Veniamin Malakh is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 20 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Zahav Financial Inc. and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC. Outside of advising, he owns TAXBIX PRO LLC, a tax practice, and serves as a volunteer trustee handling bank reconciliation and tax return preparation for the Beer Itzchak Foundation, a nonprofit public charity. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

Robert Siegler is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience, currently associated with LPL Financial since 2020. His previous roles include positions at Lakeland Financial Services, Raymond James Financial Services, J.P. Morgan Securities, Chase Investment Services, and Wells Fargo Clearing. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including access to third-party asset managers and institutional platforms.

Peter Demarco is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 63 designation and 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2020, and spent ten years at UBS Financial Services prior to that. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

Jennifer Jervis Babish is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has over 20 years of experience in the financial industry and joined Merrill Lynch in 2012. Prior to that, she served as a Senior Financial Center Manager for Wells Fargo. Jennifer holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations and has earned professional designations including Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her expertise includes personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, special needs planning strategies, women and wealth, and retirement income. Before entering the financial industry, Jennifer was a teacher, which informs her approach to financial education. She focuses on helping women investors and their families by providing financial education and promoting healthy financial habits. Jennifer holds a Bachelor's degree from Saint Thomas Aquinas College. In her personal life, she enjoys cooking, music, pickleball, reading, sewing, spending time with her family, tennis, watching movies, and practicing yoga.

Thomas Kelly is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2026. Prior to his financial industry roles, he worked in various positions including at Louis Vuitton Malletier and other firms. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Dillon Rodgers is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for 12 years and has been involved with New Horizon Financial Corporation and Pearl River Hilton for over a decade. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across various asset classes.

Linjing Yang is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 2006. Yang also has a role with Applied General Agency, selling Medicare Supplement insurance products. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, utilizing model-driven investment approaches and offering financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Helen Alberto is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works closely with clients to identify their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals and develops portfolio strategies designed to help achieve them. Her approach includes providing ongoing advice and adapting strategies as clients' financial situations evolve, covering areas such as investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected events. Helen also facilitates access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, lending, and small business solutions. Helen holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Montclair State University. She is proficient in both Spanish and English and is involved in several professional organizations, including the Hudson County Chamber of Commerce, the New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners, and the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, she contributes to the community through her involvement with Jersey City Medical Center. Outside of her professional work, Helen enjoys activities such as cooking, dancing, playing pickleball and tennis, traveling, and practicing yoga. She values building long-term relationships with individuals and families to support their holistic wealth management across generations.

Joan Nilan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. Her career includes positions at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Bank of America, Merrill, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Hornor, Townsend & Kent. Nilan is based in Cedar Grove, NJ. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by an extensive network of investment adviser representatives.

Johannes De Waal is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Mountain Creek, DCI Inc, and Stevens Institute of Technology. He is also involved with HJP Financial Group LLC, a business related to his work with LPL Financial. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and a broad array of financial services.

Nancy Amalfitano is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 41 years of industry experience. She has worked at Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 2007 and previously spent five years at Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers as co-chair of the Saddle River Valley Branch at Valley Hospital. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing various strategies and technology to support its network of over 22,000 advisors.